Colors of Basque Country - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Basque Country and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Basque Country
♥ Iglesia San Prudencio de Armentia, Vitoria-Gasteiz, 19.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral de Santiago Apóstol, Bilbao, 42.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral de El Buen Pastor, San Sebastián, 61 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Iglesia de Santa Maria de la Asuncion, Castro Urdiales, 69.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Monasterio de San Millán de Suso, San Millán de la Cogolla, 75.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Monasterio de San Millán de Yuso, San Millán de la Cogolla, 76.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Iglesia San Prudencio de Armentia, Vitoria-Gasteiz, 19.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral de Santiago Apóstol, Bilbao, 42.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral de El Buen Pastor, San Sebastián, 61 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Iglesia de Santa Maria de la Asuncion, Castro Urdiales, 69.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Monasterio de San Millán de Suso, San Millán de la Cogolla, 75.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Monasterio de San Millán de Yuso, San Millán de la Cogolla, 76.1 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Basque Country
♥ Castle 'Walls of Vitoria-Gasteiz' Araba, 16.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of Doña Otxanda in Vitoria-Gasteiz' Araba, 16.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of Mendoza' Araba, 21 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Ocio' Araba, 26.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of Zamudio' Biscay, 40.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of los Varona' Araba, 43.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of San Vicente de la Sonsierra' La Rioja, 48.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Walls of Vitoria-Gasteiz' Araba, 16.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of Doña Otxanda in Vitoria-Gasteiz' Araba, 16.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of Mendoza' Araba, 21 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Ocio' Araba, 26.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of Zamudio' Biscay, 40.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of los Varona' Araba, 43.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of San Vicente de la Sonsierra' La Rioja, 48.6 km from the center. On the map
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Unique landmarks in Basque Country and around
Guggenheim Museum
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Distance from Basque Country center - 44 km.
In the Spanish city of Bilbao is one of the most remarkable buildings in the world, the site of the world famous Guggenheim Museum. The huge building of the abstract form was built on the banks of the Nervión River and preserves the valuable collection of the works of Solomon Guggenheim. Some of the museum rooms are used for the exhibitions on which the modern painters present their paintings. …
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Mundaka Beach
From the series “Top Beaches for Surfing on Huge Waves”![](../../extreme/img/w300/mundaka-beach_1.jpg)
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Distance from Basque Country center - 49 km.
Mundaka Beach is the perfect place to surf in Spain. It is located in the northern part of the country. This beach is the only one in Europe where there is a so-called "left wave". The picturesque stretch of coast is easily accessible. It is suitable for surfers of various levels of training. There are areas with small waves here. It will be comfortable for beginners to train on them. Professionals will not be bored either. Some areas of the beach are great for extreme wave riding. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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Colors of Basque Country in photos
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